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Pfizer said Monday that an early peek at the data on its coronavirus vaccine suggests the shots may be a surprisingly robust 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, putting the company on track to apply later this month for emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration
The governor is ordering bars and restaurants to halt indoor dining from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in an attempt to control a resurgence of the coronavirus.
Dr. Levine urged people to cooperate when contact tracers or case investigators call.
It's been almost 50 years since the Vietnam War ended and a new special from the Smithsonian Channel dives into the U.S. Air Force pilots that flew in combat missions during the war.
New Castle County Police are warning residents of a phone scam in which the caller pretends to be a police officer.
Police tell Eyewitness News they made a quick arrest and recovered a weapon.
President-Elect Joe Biden is not wasting any time preparing for the White House.
Sesame Place is adding The Furry & Bright Christmas Drive-thru to its popular holiday event, A Very Furry Christmas.
Rite Aid opened a "store of the future" Monday in Moscow, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
The rising number of coronavirus cases is prompting more warnings from health officials.
Police say a car crashed into a tree on the 600 block of Cooper Road, around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Police have released the mugshots of Antonio Lamotta and Joshua Macias.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. at Holme Avenue and Willits Road.
Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are moving quickly to build their government.
Get ready Survivor fans, the hit reality series returns Wednesday at 8 p.m. A local nurse will be among the contestants trying to outwit, outplay and outlast the competition. Sierra Wright is from Wilmington, Delaware and currently resides in Phoenixville. Jim Donovan caught up with her ahead of the premiere.
Mayor Cherelle Parker threw her support behind the 76ers' proposed arena in Center City on Wednesday. She said legislation would be made public soon and City Council will then have an opportunity to review the proposal.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. Police gathered Wednesday for a procession in Northeast Philadelphia.
City leaders came together on Wednesday for the first time to talk about the “State of the Airport.” They celebrated successes while also talking about the future. Nikki DeMentri reports a breakdown from Philadelphia International Airport.
Young voters in the Philadelphia area talked to reporter Josh Sanders about the issues that matter to them. Polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has more support among young voters than former President Donald Trump.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Body camera video shows a firefighter in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescuing a man from a burning home.
A SEPTA bus and an Amazon tractor-trailer were involved in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia at Academy Road near Eden Street.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue Tuesday morning.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia is partnering with local food content creator Djour.Philly for a "guest" cheesesteak on National Cheesesteak Day, March 24. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Philabundance.
Body camera video captured the dramatic moment firefighters rescued several people from a house fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Two people were rescued from a second story window and in total, six people were displaced from the home, including a child.
After wind chills in the 20s started Tuesday, we'll have a brisk afternoon with a high of 50 degrees. We'll get progressively warmer into Thursday, when temps are in the 60s for the first pitch of the Philadelphia Phillies' season opener. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
ICE agents were seen at Philadelphia International Airport again Tuesday as TSA deals with a record number of sick callouts during the partial government shutdown. Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia that immigration agents are being trained to help with security.
The average price for a gallon of gas in the Philadelphia five-county area is getting increasingly closer to $4 as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran heads into its fourth week. The national average for a gallon of gas as of Tuesday is $3.98, according to AAA.